MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

06.09.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CEYLON TEAS INC.

 

 

Registered Office :

8362 Artesia Boulevard Units Dse, Buena Park, California - 90621                       

 

 

Country :

United States               

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1984

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Produces black and herbal teas.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Exists

 

 


IDENTIFICATION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

Company Name:            CEYLON TEAS INC.

Trade Name(s):

Address:                       8362 ARTESIA BOULEVARD UNITS DSE

City:                             BUENA PARK                  

State/Province:              CALIFORNIA                           

Zip Code:                      90621                       

Country:                                    UNITED STATES               

Telephone:                    714 690-0142                

Facsimile:                     714 690-5925                   

Founded (D/M/Y):          /  /1984

As of:

Sales / Revenue:

Net Income:

Total Equity:

Number of Employees:   5

Legal Form:                   Limited Company

Website:                       www.ceylonteas.com

Business Activity:          The Company produces black and herbal teas.

 

 

NOTE TO CLIENT

 

Person Contacted: Receptionist. She stated that Mr. Jay Abey is the person authorized to provide information on the Firm. The information in the report was retrieved from outside sources and has not been confirmed with management. A written inquiry was faxed to Mr. Abey and if he responds the report will be amended.

 

Mr. Jayaransjan Abeysekara (Jay Abey).

 

 

LEGAL

 

Legal Form:                               Limited Company  

Since (D/M/Y):                           05/12/1996

State/Province of Incorporation:   CA

Previous Legal Form:                  Agency

 

Company is NOT required to publish an annual financial report.

 

The company is incorporated in California under the following registration:

 

Corporation

CEYLON TEAS INC.

Number: C1794801

Date Filed: 12/5/1996

Status: active

Jurisdiction: California

Address

8382 ARTESIA BLVD #F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

 

 

 

 

Managers/Key Personnel

 

Mr. Jayaransjan Abeysekara             President

 

 

AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

There are no known affiliated companies, subsidiaries or divisions.

 

 

BANKS

 

Bank of America

333 South Beaudry Avenue

Los Angeles  CA

Telephone: 714-533-4470

Facsimile:

Account Number:

Account Manager:

 

The bank requires a signed authorization and account number which could not be obtained from management at this time.

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

 BUSINESS   DATE  LAST  PAYMENT CREDIT   BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 CATEGORY   REPTD SALE  TERMS      $        $      %  30  60  90  91+ COMMENTS

 ---------- ----- ----- ------- -------- -------- --- --- --- --- --- --------

 ADVERTISNG 07-08 00-00 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  3 YR

 BANK       07-07 07-07 CONTRCT 63700    62700    100 0   0   0   0

 

 PACKAGING  07-08 05-12 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  6 YR

 AIR TRANS  06-06 06-05 0000000 200      200      100 0   0   0   0   CUST  3 YR

 AIR TRANS  06-11 00-00 NET 30  300      0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  7 YR

 CURRENT QUARTER                63700    62700    100 0   0   0   0

 Payment Trends

            INDUSTRY     BUSINESS        BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 DATE      CUR    DBT       DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

 --------  ---    ---       ---          -------- --- --- --- --- ---

 20070800  0      5         0            62700    100 0   0   0   0

 20070700  0      5         0            63700    100 0   0   0   0

 20070600  0      6         0            63700    100 0   0   0   0

 20070500  0      5         0            63700    100 0   0   0   0

 20070400  0      7         0            62600    100 0   0   0   0

 20070300  0      8         0            53300    100 0   0   0   0

 

 Payment History - Quarterly Averages

                                         BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 QUARTER  YEAR              DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

 -------- ------            ---          -------- --- --- --- --- ---

 Second   2007              0            63700    100 0   0   0   0

 First    2007              0            52300    100 0   0   0   0

 Fourth   2006              0            38800    100 0   0   0   0

 Third    2006              0            60700    100 0   0   0   0

 Second   2006              0            62500    100 0   0   0   0

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Senior management was unavailable for an informative management interview, therefore financial details could not be learned. An outside source reports annual sales to be in the US$700,000 range, subject to confirmation.

 

 

HISTORY

 

Founded in 1984, began operations as a supplier of loose leaf and Ayurvedic (medicinal) teas to natural food markets in the United States. It is believed that the Firm operated as a sole proprietorship until it incorporated in 1996.

 

In 1996, the Company began supplying to gift-packers and products emerged in gift market.

 

 

CURRENT OPERATIONS

 

NAICS Code:   4224      Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers

 

Number of Employees : 5  

 

Business Activity:

The Company produces black and herbal teas.

 

Ceylon Teas Inc. produces tea in decorative gift packages. The company imports all its tea products from Sri-Lanka and all their packaging products from china.

 

The above address is the sole location for the firm.

 

 

PUBLIC RECORD

 

DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor: CEYLON TEAS INC

8382 ARTESIA BV

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

Debtor Type:  BUSINESS

 

CREDITOR INFORMATION

Creditor: ORANGE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

LIEN INFORMATION

Total Amount: 444

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor: CEYLON TEAS INC

8382 ARTESIA BLVD, STE F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

Debtor Type:  BUSINESS

CREDITOR INFORMATION

Creditor: STATE OF CA

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor(s):  CEYLON TEAS INC.

8382 ARTESIA BLVD

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

SECURED PARTY OR CREDITOR INFORMATION

Secured Party(s):  CAPITOL RESOURCE FUNDING, INC.

510 KING ST STE 501

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

ROCKLAND CREDIT FINANCE, LLC

6 PARK CENTER COURT SUITE 212

OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor(s):  CEYLON TEAS INC., A CORPORATION

8382 ARTESIA BL., SUITE #F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

SECURED PARTY OR CREDITOR INFORMATION

Secured Party(s):  FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION

2005 CORPORATE PLAZA

MEMPHIS, TN 38132

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor(s):  CEYLON TEAS INC., A CORPORATION;

8382 ARTESIA BLVD., STE. F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

SECURED PARTY OR CREDITOR INFORMATION

Secured Party(s):  L.A. COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION, DBA CONTINENTAL

COMMERCIAL GROUP

317 S. BRAND BLVD.

GLENDALE, CA 91204

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor: CEYLON TEAS INC.

8382 ARTESIA BLVD STE F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

CREDITOR INFORMATION

Creditor: CA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor: CEYLON TEAS INC., A CORPORATION

8382 ARTESIA BLVD., STE F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

Debtor DUNS Number: 96-791-1728

CREDITOR INFORMATION

Creditor: CONTINENTAL COMMERCIAL GROUP

Creditor: L.A. COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION

JUDGMENT INFORMATION

Amount Awarded:  $2,800.00

Status:  UNSATISFIED

Status Date:  11/14/2001

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DEBTOR INFORMATION

Debtor: CEYLON TEAS INC., A CORPORATION;

8382 ARTESIA BLVD., STE. F

BUENA PARK, CA 90621

CREDITOR INFORMATION

Creditor: L.A. COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION, DBA CONTINENTAL COMMERCIAL

GROUP

LIEN INFORMATION

Status:  OPEN

Status Date:  03/03/2003

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No bankruptcy petitions were filed under the subject's name.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Ceylon Teas USA, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Orange County, California, founded in 1984. The payment record appears satisfactory. There were some tax liens lodged against the Company, the status is uncertain as no further information is currently available at this time.

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

 

 

 

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